B2 verb Neutral

biodiversity

/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜːr.sə.ti/

Biodiversity refers to the variety of all living things and their interactions, encompassing the different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms. It is often used to measure the health and stability of an ecosystem, with higher variety indicating a more resilient environment.

Ejemplos

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The local park has amazing biodiversity with dozens of different bird species.

The local park has amazing biodiversity with dozens of different bird species.

2

International treaties are essential to halt the global loss of biodiversity.

International treaties are essential to halt the global loss of biodiversity.

3

I love hiking in this forest because the biodiversity is just incredible.

I love hiking in this forest because the biodiversity is just incredible.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
biodiversity
Adjetivo
biodiverse
Relacionado
biologist
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Bio' (life) + 'Diversity' (variety). It's simply the variety of life.

Quiz rápido

The construction of the new dam is a major threat to the river's ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: biodiversity

Ejemplos

1

The local park has amazing biodiversity with dozens of different bird species.

everyday

The local park has amazing biodiversity with dozens of different bird species.

2

International treaties are essential to halt the global loss of biodiversity.

formal

International treaties are essential to halt the global loss of biodiversity.

3

I love hiking in this forest because the biodiversity is just incredible.

informal

I love hiking in this forest because the biodiversity is just incredible.

4

Ecologists study biodiversity to understand how species loss affects ecosystem services.

academic

Ecologists study biodiversity to understand how species loss affects ecosystem services.

5

Our corporate social responsibility strategy includes a commitment to protecting local biodiversity.

business

Our corporate social responsibility strategy includes a commitment to protecting local biodiversity.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
biodiversity
Adjetivo
biodiverse
Relacionado
biologist

Colocaciones comunes

biodiversity loss biodiversity loss
rich biodiversity rich biodiversity
conserve biodiversity conserve biodiversity
biodiversity hotspot biodiversity hotspot
promote biodiversity promote biodiversity

Frases Comunes

loss of biodiversity

loss of biodiversity

rich in biodiversity

rich in biodiversity

protect biodiversity

protect biodiversity

Se confunde a menudo con

biodiversity vs ecosystem

An ecosystem is the system of interaction between organisms and their environment, while biodiversity is the variety of life within that system.

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Notas de uso

The word is almost always used as an uncountable noun in environmental and scientific contexts. It is frequently paired with verbs like 'protect', 'conserve', or 'restore'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often try to use it as a verb or pluralize it as 'biodiversities', but it is generally treated as an uncountable concept.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Bio' (life) + 'Diversity' (variety). It's simply the variety of life.

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Origen de la palabra

Coined in the 1980s as a contraction of 'biological diversity'.

Patrones gramaticales

uncountable noun used with singular verbs often follows adjectives like 'rich', 'unique', or 'global'
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Contexto cultural

The term is central to modern global environmental movements and international climate policy.

Quiz rápido

The construction of the new dam is a major threat to the river's ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: biodiversity

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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